Discover how to transform fabric panels and thread into one-of-a-kind art quilts. Award-winning quilter and fibre artist Joyce Hughes shows how to use dimensional thread painting, raw edge applique, and a variety of embellishments to make seasonal panels, beautiful florals, and panel replicas like Van Gogh's Starry Nights. From simple beading to more advanced three-dimensional pieces, Joyce presents her techniques clearly and concisely with detailed photographs in step-by-step format. Sure to please both traditional and contemporary artists alike, Creating Art Quilts with Panels also features a photographic gallery of inspirational art quilt masterpieces.